1. High blood sugar from diabetes damages blood vessels, which can cause heart disease–but that’s not the only way heart disease and diabetes and linked.
2. Diabetes causes inflammation in the lining of the arteries, making it easier for plaque to build up and limit blood flow to the heart.
3. With diabetes, blood clots are more likely to form. If they block arteries that bring blood to the heart, this can cause a heart attack.
4. People with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease earlier than those without diabetes.
5. The risk of dying from heart disease is about two to four times higher for people with diabetes. Fortunately, diabetes is manageable, and keeping blood sugars controlled lowers this risk. Turn to Healthgrades to connect with the right endocrinologist to treat your diabetes. And share this video to help spread the word!
